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Meaning of "greaseproof" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GREASEPROOF

greaseproof  [ˈɡriːsˌpruːf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GREASEPROOF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Greaseproof is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES GREASEPROOF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of greaseproof in the English dictionary

The definition of greaseproof in the dictionary is resistant to penetration by greases and oils.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GREASEPROOF


acid-proof
ˈæsɪdˌpruːf
bulletproof
ˈbʊlɪtˌpruːf
crushproof
ˈkrʌʃˌpruːf
fireproof
ˈfaɪəˌpruːf
flameproof
ˈfleɪmˌpruːf
foolproof
ˈfuːlˌpruːf
idiot-proof
ˈɪdɪətˌpruːf
mothproof
ˈmɒθˌpruːf
ovenproof
ˈʌvənˌpruːf
overproof
ˈəʊvəˌpruːf
shatterproof
ˈʃætəˌpruːf
shockproof
ˈʃɒkˌpruːf
showerproof
ˈʃaʊəˌpruːf
skidproof
ˈskɪdˌpruːf
soundproof
ˈsaʊndˌpruːf
splashproof
ˈsplæʃˌpruːf
stormproof
ˈstɔːmˌpruːf
waterproof
ˈwɔːtəˌpruːf
weatherproof
ˈwɛðəˌpruːf
wetproof
ˈwɛtˌpruːf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GREASEPROOF

grease
grease cup
grease gun
grease monkey
grease nipple
grease remover
grease the palm of
grease wool
grease-stained
greaseball
greaseband
greasebush
greaseless
greasepaint
greaseproof paper
greaser
greasewood
greasier
greasies
greasiest

WORDS THAT END LIKE GREASEPROOF

age-proof
airproof
bombproof
burden of proof
burglar-proof
burglarproof
childproof
damp-proof
disproof
dustproof
future-proof
heatproof
leakproof
living proof
oilproof
proof
rainproof
roof
tamper-proof
wearproof
windproof

Synonyms and antonyms of greaseproof in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «greaseproof» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GREASEPROOF

Find out the translation of greaseproof to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of greaseproof from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «greaseproof» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

防油
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

greaseproof
570 millions of speakers

English

greaseproof
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

greaseproof
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شحوم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пергаментную
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vegetal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

greaseproof
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sulfurisé
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Greaseproof
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

fettdicht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

耐油
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

기름이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Greaseproof
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không thấm mơ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

greaseproof
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ग्रीसप्रुफ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yağ geçirmez
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

oleata
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tłuszczoszczelne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пергаментний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

grăsimi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

greaseproof
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

waspapier
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

greaseproof
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

greaseproof
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of greaseproof

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GREASEPROOF»

The term «greaseproof» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.761 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GREASEPROOF» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «greaseproof» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «greaseproof» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about greaseproof

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GREASEPROOF»

Discover the use of greaseproof in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to greaseproof and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Food-packaging Materials: Their Composition and Uses; a Report
When greaseproof is redampened and supercalendered by passing it through a series of heated rolls under pressure, the density and grease ... About 80 per cent of the production of these papers is glassine; the remainder is greaseproof.
National Research Council (U.S.). Food Protection Committee, 1959
2
Handbook of Package Engineering, Third Edition
Glassine and greaseproof papers are made by prolonged beating in the pulping process. The appearance and properties of these papers are due entirely to the working of the pulp, not to any additives. The term "greaseproof," as applied to ...
Joseph F. Hanlon, Robert J. Kelsey, Hallie Forcinio, 1998
3
Cartons, Crates and Corrugated Board: Handbook of Paper and ...
9.2 GREASEPROOF/RESISTANT, PARCHMENT AND GLASSINE PAPERS There is a great demand for packaging papers that can resist the penetration of oil and grease, especially for products like fast foods, snack foods, baked goods, pet ...
Diana Twede, Susan E. M. Selke, 2005
4
The A-Z Creative Digital Photography
The easiest method is to shoot fast films and use their coarse grain structure to impart a pointillist feel. ln the darkroom you can take this further by printing through different materials, such as greaseproof paper or a scratched plastic sheet.
Lee Frost, 2006
5
The Packaging User’s Handbook
Greaseproof paper, or imitation parchment, is made in the same way as ordinary paper, but the pulp is subjected to an ... as a substitute for vegetable parchment and is much inferior in 'whiteness', bulk, strength and greaseproof qualities.
Frank A. Paine, 1990
6
Packaging of Materiel Preservation
Greaseproof, waterproof bag, sealed. (2) IC-2. Container, bag, sealed. (3) IC-3. Waterproof bag, sealed. (4) IC-4. Rigid container other than all metal, sealed. (5) IC-7. Blister package— Single or multiple compartment individually sealed.
‎1989
7
Preschool Art: It's the Process, Not the Product
Materials • old pieces of crayons, peeled • old iron, set on warm • old cheese grater • scissors • newspaper • wool, optional • greaseproof paper cut into 20 cm x 25 cm pieces Art process Work on a thick pad of newspaper. Place a sheet of ...
MaryAnn F. Kohl, 2012
8
Form and Fancy: Factories and Factory Buildings by Wallis, ...
Greaseproof Paper Mills Limited The manufacture of paper in Britain has a very long history. The industry expanded rapidly from the late nineteenth century onwards with the increase in literacy and reading matter and, in the twentieth century, ...
Joan S. Skinner, 1997
9
Perfect Party Cakes Made Easy
Write the baby's name on a piece of greaseproof paper. Place the paper, right way up, on the top of the cake and using either a cocktail stick, dressmaking pin or scriber (this is a sugarcraft tool especially designed for the job), trace over the  ...
Carol Deacon, 2003
10
Operator's Manual: Sewing Machines for the Repair of ...
(1) Remove the drive belt, coil it, and wrap it in greaseproof barrier material. (2) Remove the needle(s) and bobbin(s) from the machine, oil them, and wrap them in greaseproof barrier material. (3) Wrap all tools and repair parts in greaseproof  ...
‎1991

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GREASEPROOF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term greaseproof is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Mark Hix recipes: There's more to gooseberries than the fools and …
Remove the greaseproof paper and baking beans and spoon in the filling. If there is too much, save to have as lemon curd on toast. Bake for ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
2
RECIPE: Broken Biscuit Cake
Spoon into a greaseproof paper-lined cake tin and smooth until flat. Place in the fridge to set, removing halfway through to cut into pieces as it ... «Darlington and Stockton Times, Jul 15»
3
This Salted Butterscotch Popcorn Cheesecake Is The Dessert Of …
Grease the cake tin and line the base and sides with greaseproof paper. To make the cheesecake base, put the biscuits in a sealed food bag ... «instyle.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
Swap it for good health in winter
Use a knife or spatula to spread the mixture flat on a sheet of greaseproof paper on a baking tray. The mixture should be half a centimetre-thick ... «Good Food, Jul 15»
5
New York cheesecake
Lightly grease a 9in/23cm loose-bottomed cake tin and line the base and sides with greaseproof paper. Beat together all the ingredients for the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
6
Reeling in the family with some posh fish fingers
Then cook these for four to five minutes in the water with a little buttered greaseproof paper to cover and ensure even cooking. Once cooked ... «Gazette & Herald, Jul 15»
7
Bill Granger's chickpea pancakes with carrot and cauliflower
Prick the base with a fork then line with greaseproof paper and baking beans and bake for. 10 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and bake ... «Daily Life, Jul 15»
8
Summery sweet tooth
When the cake is cool, turn it out on to a piece of greaseproof paper. Slice it in half horizontally, with the cut sides facing up. Sprinkle some rum ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
9
Family feasts from a MasterChef: Summer Eton mess with hibiscus …
Line 2 baking trays with greaseproof paper. In a spotlessly clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric whisk into soft peaks. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
10
Stamford chef Phil's on top of his game
Line a deep pan with a knob of butter and a cartouche (round piece of greaseproof paper). In a another pan bring your butter to a low heat so ... «Peterborough Telegraph, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Greaseproof [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/greaseproof>. May 2024 ».
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